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The world is greener than it was 20 years ago, according to NASA. Thanks to enthusiastic tree planting programs in China and India, as well as intensive agriculture in both countries.

There was a time when Pablo Picasso and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson were both alive. The Rock was born in 1972 - Pablo Picasso died in 1973.

Sergei Krikalev, a Russian cosmonaut, has spent 879 days in space which is the longest of any human. Due to the effects of relativity, this also makes him the most prolific time-traveller, with his body running 0.02 seconds behind the rest of the world.

Humans and tree shrews are the only two known mammals that enjoy eating spicy foods.

Samsung makes more money off of iPhones than their own phones.

Monty Python’s Flying Circus was commissioned by David Attenborough, who was Director of Programmes at BBC in 1969.

The singular form of "confetti" is "confetto."

One of Nebraska’s state slogans is “Honestly, it’s not for everyone.”

Cats spend up to 70% of their entire lives just sleeping.